CURE Childhood Cancer Annual Report 2013-2014

c u r e ch i l d h o o d ca n c e r 2013-2014 a n n ua l r e p o r t
The research for a cure is working
DRAMATICALLY
Not long ago, a cancer diagnosis was a death sentence for a child. Today,
nearly 80% of children with cancer survive.
The scientific progress is dramatic, considering the complex science of
childhood cancers. There are many types and subtypes, each requiring
specific research to develop the most effective treatment.
Still, the relentless passion of scientists and their continuing breakthroughs
aren’t just encouraging — they are creating new medical realities. More
effective drug therapies. More clinical trials. More collaborative research
by oncologists and scientists exploring different avenues to a cure.
Cancer in a child is ferocious. But today’s growing scientific intelligence and
better treatments can detect and kill cancer cells faster and more effectively.
Without killing a child’s healthy cells. Scientists are outthinking the cancers
in children. As always, this research is driven by funding.
Your investment in CURE over the past year has funded the work and
scientific advances of the brilliant, persevering researchers you will read
about in this report.
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